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tingc95

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Real world studies have shown that division of labor ________.
 
  A) results in dramatic, permanent productivity increases
  B) has drawbacks
  C) has no drawbacks
  D) works only in very small organizations

Question 2

Early proponents of division of labor made claims that it could dramatically ________.
 
  A) improve employee morale
  B) increase sales
  C) increase quality
  D) increase productivity


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: Though division of labor can show productivity increases, it has drawbacks that include low worker morale and, after an initial boost in productivity, a subsequent drop due to boredom and task repetition. These factors together eliminate permanent productivity increases and having no drawbacks since division of labor clearly does have drawbacks. Working only in very small organizations is wrong because, if anything, division of labor works best in large, not small, organizations. With the other choices ruled out, the only answer that makes sense for this question is has drawbacks.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: Proponents of division of labor such as Adam Smith touted its ability to increase productivity, making this choice the correct response. If anything, division of labor had little effect on sales and product quality and served to decrease, rather than improve, employee morale.



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